Recently, someone asked me how to quickly understand market trends. I pointed out a bunch of markings on the chart: HH, HL, LL, LH. They looked confused, thinking I was using some mysterious indicator.

Actually, that's not the case. These things are right in front of you, visible to the naked eye, and you don't need any tools.

Taking BTC 45-minute chart as an example, you'll notice that price movements are basically these four patterns. What do HH and HL mean? Simply put, HH is a higher high, and HL is a higher low. When these two appear together, it indicates a bullish push, with the main force gradually lifting the bottom line. Conversely, LL and LH: LL is a lower low, and LH is a lower high. This combination signals a bearish force, with the main force pressing down and pushing the top.

The core meaning of hl is here—it represents a signal that the bulls are trying to lift the bottom, indicating that the main force is going long. Once you learn to distinguish these four structures, you'll be able to see clearly when the market is pushing higher, when it's smashing the bottom to kill shorts, and when retail traders are rushing in to take the bait.

But there's a trap many people fall into: HH doesn't necessarily mean strength, and LL doesn't necessarily mean despair. Sometimes, these are fake structures, and the main force is tricking the market. How to identify real vs. fake signals and see through the main force's intentions—that's the real skill in trading.

So just remember one thing: structure isn't a static noun; it's a dynamic verb. It's not a rigid shape; it's a living action. What you need to watch is what the main force is doing, not just what's on the chart.